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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 30, 2019)

Filed May 30, 2019For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) announced a significant international expansion through an agreement to acquire Eaton Towers Holding Limited for approximately $1.85 billion. This acquisition will add approximately 5,500 communications sites across five African countries: Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ghana, Niger, and Uganda. The deal, which includes the assumption of existing debt, is expected to close by the end of 2019, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. This strategic move enhances AMT's global footprint, particularly in emerging markets with growing demand for mobile infrastructure. Investors should view this as a move to diversify geographic revenue streams and capitalize on the increasing data consumption and mobile penetration in these regions. The press release and presentation slides, available on AMT's investor relations website, provide further details on the transaction and its potential impact.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower (AMT) to acquire Eaton Towers Holding Limited for approximately $1.85 billion.
  • 2Acquisition adds approximately 5,500 communications sites across Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ghana, Niger, and Uganda.
  • 3Transaction includes the assumption of Eaton Towers' existing debt.
  • 4Deal is expected to close by the end of 2019, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • 5AMT issued a press release and made investor presentation slides available on its website regarding the transaction.
  • 6The acquisition represents a significant expansion of AMT's presence in African markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The acquisition of Eaton Towers is expected to significantly expand American Tower's presence in Africa, adding approximately 5,500 communications sites in key growth markets. This move aligns with the company's strategy to diversify its geographic footprint and capitalize on the increasing demand for mobile data and connectivity in emerging economies.

The total consideration for the acquisition of Eaton Towers is approximately $1.85 billion, which includes the assumption of Eaton Towers' existing debt. The final amount is subject to certain adjustments.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2019, contingent upon receiving necessary regulatory approvals and satisfying other customary closing conditions.

Further details regarding the acquisition of Eaton Towers can be found in the press release issued by American Tower on May 30, 2019, and in the investor presentation slides made available on the company's investor relations website (www.americantower.com).